Michael Tanenbaum
Michael Tanenbaum is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice.com, with interests ranging from technology and behavioral health to local community initiatives and cultural life. Michael has written for the Argentina Independent and Bespoke Magazine and previously served as a news editor for Xfinity.com before joining PhillyVoice. He received his B.A. in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University.
October 21, 2020
Health News
Philly area women appear on 'Ellen' after inspiring bond through kidney donation
On "The Ellen Show," two Philadelphia area women, Breanna Sipple and Erin Francis, received a $20,000 gift for their organization Team BeMore, which raises awareness for organ donation. Sipple donated a kidney to Francis three years ago. The two were strangers but have become best friends ever since.October 21, 2020
Contests
New Jersey man gives Wawa $300 in coins, wins free Shortis for a year
Wawa's "Free Shortis for a Year" sweepstakes ended in victory for New Jersey resident Steven Leventhal, who brought $300 in coins to a Wawa in Monroe Township to help the store manage a shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. Leventhal will enjoy Wawa hoagies free of charge for the next year.October 20, 2020
2020 Election
Pennsylvania's 2020 row office elections: Attorney general, auditor general and treasurer posts all up for grabs
In Pennsylvania's 2020 election, three statewide executive offices — Attorney General, Auditor General and State Treasurer — are up for grabs. Incumbent Attorney General Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Joe Torsella, both Democrats, will try to beat back Republican challenges.October 20, 2020
Illness
Philly could be entering 'dangerous period' of COVID-19 pandemic, health commissioner says
Philadelphia's rising COVID-19 case counts point to a fall and winter that could see a dangerous period for the city's public health outlook, health commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said during a coronavirus press briefing. Case counts have been on the rise throughout the region and the rest of the United States in October.October 20, 2020
Movies
Wells Fargo Center to host Halloween week film series with 'Psycho,' 'Get Out,' and more
The Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia will host a Halloween movie screening series, "Movies on Broad: Fright Week," from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. The socially-distant program will include family-friendly films, timeless horror classics and other Halloween fanfare.October 20, 2020
Wildlife
Rare half-male, half-female bird found at Pennsylvania nature reserve
Scientists at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in western Pennsylvania recently observed a rare half-male, half-female bird — a rose-breasted grosbeak — at the Powermill Nature Reserve in Rector. Known as bilateral gynandromorphs, these birds genetically have male characteristics on one side and female characters on the other side.October 19, 2020
Investigations
Missing South Jersey boy found safe, family says
Tymin Coleman, 12, of Lumberton was found safe after he went missing from his home around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 18, 2020. Coleman went out for a bike ride but never returned home. Police searched the South Jersey town overnight into Monday to located Coleman. His mother confirmed he was home safe on Monday morning.October 19, 2020
NFL
Nick Foles shouts out Meek Mill as Bears get another win
Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles said the team played Meek Mill in the locker room after their 23-16 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Philadelphia-born rapper's "Dreams and Nightmares" was a locker room fixture during the Eagles' Super Bowl run in 2017-18.October 19, 2020
Investigations
Philly man charged in hit-and-run that killed woman in Cheltenham
Montgomery County prosecutors filed charges against a Philadelphia man in the Sept. 27 hit-and-run crash that killed 30-year-old Shanna Hurdle in Cheltenham Township.October 19, 2020
Illness
Wolf, Levine address data on Pennsylvania's 'fall resurgence' of COVID-19
Pennsylvania is seeing a "fall resurgence" in COVID-19 that follows similar trends across the United States, Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said Monday. As coronavirus transmission spreads in Pennsylvania, officials are urging renewed efforts to follow guidelines such as wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.Just In
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